Boston's Freedom Trail: A Revolutionary Walking Tour
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Boston, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the thrilling history of Boston on this immersive walking tour of the Freedom Trail. Hear tales of Redcoats, smugglers, riots, and midnight riders while reliving the American Revolution as you explore all 16 official sites of the trail. Learn about Boston’s leadership in abolition, women’s rights, education, and immigration over its 400-year history. Explore downtown Boston, hearing stories of legendary figures such as Paul Revere, John Hancock, and lesser-known pioneers and patriots.
- Check off all 16 sites of Boston’s Freedom Trail in one walking tour
- Ideal for history buffs and first-time visitors alike
- See Bunker Hill, the Paul Revere House, burying grounds, and more
- Get a fuller picture of Boston’s revolutionary past with a guide
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- 2.5-Hour Freedom Trail Walking Tour in Boston
- Small groups allow for questions and interaction with the guide
- Check off all 16 sites of Boston's Freedom Trail
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- The Embrace139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108, USA
Please meet your guide at the Embrace, located next to the Visitor Information Center on Boston Common at 139 Tremont Street, Boston MA. Your guide will NOT be in a costume, they will have a flag with our company name Boston History Company to help you identify them.
End point
- Copp's Hill Terrace520 Commercial St, Boston, MA 02109, USA
Our tour will end at Copp's Hill Terrace in Boston's historic North End, with a view of Bunker Hill Monument and the USS Constitution in Charlestown. Street address: 7 Jackson Ave, Boston, MA 02113
Itinerary
1
The Embrace
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Massachusetts State House (Pass By)
Park Street Church (Pass By)
Granary Burying Ground (Pass By)
King's Chapel (Pass By)
Old South Meeting House (Pass By)
Old Corner Bookstore (Pass By)
Old State House (Pass By)
Boston Massacre Site (Pass By)
Faneuil Hall Marketplace (Pass By)
The Paul Revere House (Pass By)
Old North Church & Historic Site (Pass By)
Copp's Hill Burying Ground (Pass By)
Bunker Hill Monument (Pass By)
USS Constitution (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
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Kelly_H, Jul 2026
Sam Jones is a gem. His knowledge, well beyond that of the tour specifics, was extraordinary. He shared the enthusiasm we all had for Boston, and his personality was captivating!
Hal_H, Jul 2026
We did the 10:30 am Freedom Trail tour with Ashley on Tuesday, July 14. She told us she was from the Monterey Bay area of California, but she hosted us like a true Bostonian. I have been on dozens of historical city walking tours, but I think this is the first review I’ve ever submitted. Her knowledge of history and local culture was truly impressive. I am a college history professor in California, and I naturally assumed she was a professor, too, working this as a summer gig for fun. But she said she was not in any other classroom other than our tour. The amount and the depth of her knowledge was extraordinary, and she had us laughing hard with her “cold Samuel Adams” and “codnappers” stories. She is top notch, we will recommend her and this tour to friends, and when we come back, we will ask her to lead us again. Thank you!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for exploring the Freedom Trail with Ashley, we're so glad you enjoyed it!
Kevin_G, Jul 2026
Be ready to walk some distance so wear comfortable shoes. Keep an eye out for weather and prepare accordingly. Our tour started with about 20 people, but only 10 of us stayed to the end due to the rain.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the helpful feedback!
Bradford_C, Jul 2026
This was not the tour’s fault but I thought they might acknowledge it assist me.
My wife had a faint spell and had to lay down in the graveyard. The tour guide just kept talking and then moved along. We were left on our own
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We're so sorry that you had this experience, we haven't been able to match you up to a name on our manifest, is it possible you were with another group?
Judy_P, Jul 2026
This is a 2-1/2 hour walking/standing tour. Not easy for many in our group. The Tour itself was superb! Very interesting and entertaining. Ashley did a wonderful job 😊
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks so much for your feedback!
Joy_K, Jul 2026
Great tour guide- loved his passion for history! He was very knowledgeable and loved to share with us!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for joining us!
Victoria_L, Jul 2026
It is really interesting and entertaining. We don’t normally do these types of tours but Jules our tour guide was really knowledgeable and knowledgeable
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks so much for joining us!
Ashley_B, Jul 2026
The tour was 2.5 miles and two and half hours long. There are plenty of stops and listening to the guide along the way so you are not walking constantly. It was a wonderful way to learn about the history of Boston and tour so much!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for joining us, we're so glad you enjoyed the tour!
Chris_V, Jul 2026
Eliot was awesome, very cool trip down our countries origins and it’s main players and real history!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
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Carole_C, Jul 2026
Really interesting and started on time - great guide - coved a little and made it coherent xxxxxxxx.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
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Beckie_C, Jul 2026
Rob was a wonderful guide and my family and I had a great time hearing his stories of the city and it’s history
Response from Host, Jul 2026
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Sophie_K, Jul 2026
Super interesting tour with our guide Eliot, who was very knowledgeable and gave very relevant insights and stories about the history of the revolution. I would highly recommend her as a tour guide. One regret : the group was way too big for a perfect experience. I would have rather paid more to be in a smaller group and able to interact more with our guide.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks so much for braving the hot weather and big crowds over the July 4th weekend!
Paul_B, Jul 2026
Alissa was an excellent guide. Not only was she extremely knowledgeable with lots of facts, lesser known ones as well, she was entertaining and very friendly. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Boston
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much! We're so glad you joined us!
Anne_T, Jul 2026
Alyson was so funny and entertaining. Her depth of knowledge was incredible. Would love to take another tour with her.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks so much for exploring with us!
Jacqueline_B, Jul 2026
Guide was very knowledgeable. The tour went at a good pace. The only thing that I was disappointed with was that because the tour included the USS Constitution we thought we'd be going over to the ship. We only go to see it from across the water. It was a nice view but not what we were expecting,
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks so much for the kind review! We do try to be clear about ending at Copp's Terrace, as going across the river to Constitution adds nearly another half hour onto the tour, which we have found to be a lot for most visitors.
Brandon_S, Jul 2026
Our guide was awesome! Knowledgeable and did a great job of keeping us informed of everything we saw. Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much!
Gary_T, Jul 2026
Fantastic summary of Boston people and places at the start of the Revolutionary War.
Mathew, our guide, was spectacular.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for exploring the Freedom Trail with us!
Paul_C, Jun 2026
Excellent tour - Kenneth Fuentes is an outstanding orator and really brings the history to life and captures your attention - I highly recommend Kenneth
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed exploring the Freedom Trail with Kenneth, thanks so much!
Leslie_M, Jun 2026
Note: It is a lot of walking and Boston streets are often uneven pavement. Not necessarily the best option for folks with mobility or stability issues. That being said, we loved it! We try to do a walking history tour in most cities we visit and this provided a great background into the history behind the history you learn in school. Another warning, it was a rather large group, probably 30 people. But we had no issues hearing and it didn't slow us down. Do this on your first day and it'll give you an idea of places you may want to revisit later in your trip.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for joining us!
Mike_M, Jun 2026
We really enjoyed our Freedom Tour. It was a great way to learn about the history and hear the stories behind the places we visited. Our guide, Elliot, was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and did a great job explaining things in a way that was interesting and easy to understand. You could tell she really knew the history and enjoyed sharing it with everyone. The tour was well paced, informative, and enjoyable from beginning to end. We would definitely recommend the Freedom Tour and hope others get the chance to experience it too.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed it, thanks for joining us!
Valentino_O, Jun 2026
Lots of walking but much well deliver info during walk. Info provided at levels needed by kids and adults!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks so much for the great review!
Michelle_M, Jun 2026
The tour guide was knowledgeable but he didn’t have a microphone and it was hard to hear him. Also he didn’t have flag and it was hard to follow where he was going.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks for the feedback
Stacie_W, Jun 2026
This was the perfect way to learn about the Freedom Trail. Noah was engaging and our group was the perfect size. The length of the tour was just right and we got our steps in!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks so much for joining Noah on the Freedom Trail!
Kathy_T, Jun 2026
Rob Crean did a fantastic job leading the group as he described the history of Boston. His enthusiastic personality made the experience fun. Our family totally enjoyed the Boston Historic tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks so much, we're so glad you enjoyed it!
BETH_M, Jun 2026
Absolutely fabulous!! Rob Crean was our tour guide - fun, knowledgeable and easy to follow. Lots to see & learn about. It really is a 2.5 hr walking tour and ended up in North Boston for an amazing Italian lunch!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed your tour, Thanks so much for joining us!
Jo_A, Jun 2026
Kenneth was really knowledgeable and enthusiastic, a great blend of information and insight. Not accessible for all.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks so much for joining, we're so sorry if there were any accessibility issues! The tour is fairly adaptable, but we are limited to some degree by the urban landscape and its own accessibility challenges
Heather_K, Jun 2026
Very in-depth and interesting view of the history of Boston! Kenny was engaging and so knowledgeable on this. Even kept my history teacher husband intrigued.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks so much for joining us!
Mariel_S, Jun 2026
This was a really interesting walking tour. Stewart was great and very knowledgeable about anything Boston. He was very enthusiastic and passionate, which made the tour even more enjoyable. My mum and I really enjoyed the tour and we highly recommend this tour to anyone.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks for exploring with us!
Beth_V, Jun 2026
We really enjoyed our 2.5 hr tour with Jules. She was upbeat and friendly, and, more importantly, knowledgeable and imparted so much information in a short amount of time! She even gave other recommendations for sights and restaurants. We visited Bencotto in the North End that she directed us too and it was so delicious and lovely. Only recommendation is be aware there was no comfort break offered so some of our party peeled off and one stayed so we could track location to catch up. Have fun!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for joining us, we're so glad you enjoyed exploring the Freedom Trail with Julia
Julia_E, Jun 2026
Our tour guide was amazing and had so many great stories to share about the history of all sites in Boston. It was like being in a history book! We were blessed with great weather the day of our tour and the 2 1/2 hour walk was enjoyable and a great pace!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
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